Bapst

Bapst Meaning & Origin

About Bapst
The surname Bapst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "bapst," meaning "pope" or "bishop." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who held a position of authority within the church or had a connection to the clergy. The name Bapst may have been initially used to denote a person who worked for or served the pope or a bishop in some capacity. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bapst is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bapst: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bapst based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PPST
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0123
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 P T S
🌐 IPA
/bapst*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PPST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B123

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bapst in Braille

Here's how to represent Bapst in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bapst in braille

How to sign the name Bapst using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bapst using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bapst in sign language

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